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Hi, my name is sjones17! Design Tech project for lower back pain
Hello, I am a student who is currently studying DT a level and I have come across a problem to which i am to solve. The problem is a family member who struggles with lower back pain when sitting down in an office chair for long extended periods of time. I am to design a product which will help my client and their back…
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Hi, my name is susanpaul! help for my husband. Spinal stenosis
Hi, I'm here to get help for my husband. Spinal stenosis is the culprit the doctors say. It started June 2021 and today he's in more pain than ever.
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New Test for Diagnosis
I have just been reading about a blood test that confirms Fibromyalgia, can I ask my Doctor for this test ? Is it freely available ?
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Anyone had arthroscopy?
Hi, I tried to google, I tried to find posts here, but there is not much...Did anyone had arthroscopy, and recovered fully after? To the point of going back to work? I am off work for two months now, my knee was in pain even earlier, but it gave up completely two months ago. I work in a very busy shop, plus I am carer, so…
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Ultrasound scan
I have to have an ultrasound scan of my shoulders to confirm Rotator Cuff injury Are they normally done standing or lying down? I am unable to stand up!!
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Fluoxetine v Duloxetine for Fibro'
As per the forum rules, I'm not looking for medical advice ... just wondering if anyone uses Fluoxetine successfully for Fibromyalgia. I'm currently on the maximum dose of Duloxetine (120mg) and getting no benefit from it. Physically or Mentally. My body seems to have built up a tolerance after more years than I can…
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Hi, my name is mosey! I am a chronic pain sufferer
Hi there I have just joined this group this am! I am a chronic pain sufferer with back pain- lower lumber 345 - micture of conditions- trapped nerve, arthritis, etc and am in pain 24/7 I underwent a radio freq ablation last year and got about six months pain free but sad to say it has returned Living with this chronic pain…
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Foot Pain/Issues - Need help/Advice
HI To All Im having a terrible time with my feet, in constant pain and completely fallen arches on both feet with bad overpronation. This all stems from my collapsed/compressed lower lumbar vertebares (L1,L3, L4) and a weak T12. I have seen a Podiatry surgeon whos willing to carry out flat foot surgery 1 foot at a time…
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Spina Bifida and pain management, any advice?
I was born with Spina bifida , which has left me with a tethered spine, I am now 62 but these last few years I've been in so much pain , they can't operate due to the risk of paralysis, I am on medication but nothing seems to help, anyone got any advice?
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Super Pubic Catheter
Having had a super pubic catheter fitted in October 2022 after Cudia equine in 2019 2 major spinal operations and a spinal cord simulator fitted 12 weeks ago back to the catheter i had 11 weeks of heaven all working correctly then it was into hospital for a routine change, since then it has been an absolute nightmare Im in…
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Health problems
Hi everyone I hope everyone is ok I just wish that I can go out with pain for 1 day
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What's your #1 biggest challenge related to pain management ?
This question is for to create better solutions for pain management. Please contribute
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Why you should keep a medical log-- with free printable and spreadsheet!
There have been many times in the past when keeping track of all my contact with my different doctors for my different mental and physical disabilities would have saved my ass, so I put together a printable tracking log and a spreadsheet you can customize to your particular needs and medical conditions. I live in the US,…
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Not offered my knee replacement
Morning all This morning I’m feeling very low because I was refused my chance of a knee replacement because my BMI was not at the right level for my height, I’m in a lot of pain with both knees , Hip’s hurt plus back all the time ! Pain killers don’t work and doctors seem to not know what to give me next 😔 told I need to…
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Crps
Hello everyone I just joined I have crps but have been in remission for many years but all my symptoms have returned I seeing a specialist soon
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Hi, my name is Mitou! Peripheral Neuropathy
I had chemo in 2015 ( R-CHOP) for high-grade Lymphoma and developed PN in my feet. I still have this debilitating pain. Some days are not too bad when I am up and about. I can walk but unless I wear my very special trainers( Joya) that are very supportive and 'bouncy', I get sore and get very hot on the soles of my feet.…
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Treatment
Are there any new treatments available in the uk as I don’t know what been happening I am in serious pain right now
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Potential pain relief for Fibromyalgia sufferers
I just stumbled on a miraculous discovery. Today, I plugged in a remedy diffuser to desperately try and help my cat who is losing weight too quickly in the hope that it may be due to stress, only to discover that my fybro pains have eased significantly! I don’t know if it would help anyone else but going from feeling like…
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Hi, my name is staypositive! Spinal Stenosis
Hi, after 5 montbs of agony, i eventuly got an MRI scanwhich confirmed i had spinal stenosis. The worst bit about my experience was being told it was muscular and not having any pain relief as i have trouble with my stomache and could not take anti inflammatorys. I took soluable paracetomal which helped pretty much…
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Spinal Cord stimulation Success - Pain reduced by 65 to 85%
I am a 4-time cancer patient and have gone through chemo 3-times, radiation 2- times, and multiple surgeries. My last chemo was horrendous. I lost over 100 pounds, and my hair has not grown back in fully at 4-years past chemo. I entered this most recent chemo with mild diabetic neuropathy and left with very painful…